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How do we meet God in uncertainty?

How does the darkness draw forth greater trust, creativity, and care?

What freedoms does the Spirit manifest as systems and structures fail?

How can we enter the dark night expectant, with child-like curiosity knowing that "even the darkness is not dark to you?”

Mark Yaconelli is a writer, retreat leader, community builder, spiritual director, storycatcher, husband, and father. He is the founder and executive director of The Hearth, a nonprofit that uses personal stories to heal relational poverty. Mark is the author of six books including Between the Listening and the Telling: How Stories Can Save Us (Broadleaf, 2022). The Gift of Hard Things (IVP 2016), and Wonder, Fear, and Longing (Zondervan 2009). Mark holds an MA from the GTU and a Graduate Diploma in the Art of Spiritual Direction from San Francisco Theological Seminary. Mark lives in Southern Oregon with his wife Jill. They have three grown children–Noah, Joseph, and Gracie.

 

“You will find Mark Yaconelli to be a wise and patient teacher with a lovely sense of humor. And if you’re anything like me, you’ll find direction and validation and a lot of truly great suggestions in his words.” —Anne Lamott, NYT Bestselling Author

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